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03/26/2022

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03/08/2022

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02/23/2022

The Perks of Owning More Than One Home 🏡

Enjoy a Change in Scenery (or Weather)

When you have two homes, you can alternate between them as the weather changes or as you crave different scenery. Do you want to live in an area with a particular season? Would alternating between a resort and a suburban setting be ideal? With two homes, you have those options. Being able to move between homes based on which location best suits you at the time gives you added flexibility and variety that can help increase your happiness.

Build Your Wealth Faster

You may have heard that home equity is skyrocketing, thanks to ongoing home price appreciation. The average homeowner gained $56,700 in equity over the last year!

With home prices projected to continue rising, if you purchase a second home, you could benefit from rising equity on both properties to build your wealth (and your net worth) even faster.

Be Closer to Loved Ones

The pandemic has also reignited the importance of being near our loved ones. One option worth exploring is whether you want your second home to be near the people who matter most in your life. This makes it easier to see your loved ones but still gives you your own dedicated, private space so you can be nearby for major life events or longer visits.

Lock in Your Expenses

Buying a second home today and locking in your mortgage rate may be a good option if you're looking to stabilize your housing costs for the long haul. If you're approaching retirement or are looking to use your second home as your permanent residence in the future, buying that house now with today's rate and price may be a good financial decision. That way, no matter what happens with rates and prices in years ahead, your monthly payment is locked in for the next 15-30 years.

Bottom Line

Having multiple homes has considerable benefits. If owning a second home is something you're interested in, let's connect to explore your options, discuss the benefits, and take the next step to start your home search.

02/05/2022

02/02/2022

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01/26/2022

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01/24/2022

You may have heard that it's important to get pre-approved for a mortgage at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and why is it so important? Especially in today's market, with rising home prices and high buyer competition, it's crucial to have a pre-approval letter prior to making an offer.

Being intentional and competitive are musts when buying a home this year. Pre-approval from a lender is the only way to know your true price range and how much money you can borrow for your loan. Just as important, being able to present a pre-approval letter shows sellers you're a qualified buyer, something that can really help you land your dream home in an ultra-competitive market.

01/15/2022

These projects are an excellent way to add value to your home. Pick the one you like the most and start building equity!

Where would you start, if you there were no limits?

Drop your comments below!

01/13/2022

What Will Happen With the Market in 2022?

As we wrap another crazy year for real estate, there’s one big question on everyone’s minds right now: will the 2022 housing market continue to follow the same trajectory, or are we facing a possible downturn?

In today’s market, the most powerful tool you have to beat your competition is knowledge.

So, let’s take a deep dive into what leading real estate experts are projecting for 2022 so you have the confidence you need to crush your goals this year.

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01/10/2022

When is the real estate market going to slow down? All data points to: not anytime soon!

Especially not in Northeast Florida.

According to recent news reports, Jacksonville has been identified by Zillow* as the #2 market in the country for 2022, and that statistic certainly doesn't surprise anyone around here at Occupy Offers.

Over the past year, we have been feeling the pain points of our buyers who are migrating to FL from other parts of the country and signing the inventory blues. With an already low supply of inventory, a year + of historically low-interest rates, and rising home prices, it has been an uphill battle finding 'the home' for our customers.

What does that mean for homebuyers and sellers?

If you are thinking about making a move, do it now -- don't wait. With home prices continuing to rise, homes could be 22% more expensive by the end of the year. Coupled with increased interest rates, potential buyers will have substantially less buying power in another year.

As a seller, now is a great time to take advantage of the growing demand for homes in our area. Even if you purchased as recently as last year, you are more than likely sitting on some equity by now.

In order to cash in on your equity, I am sure you have asked yourself the questions, 'but where will I go? what is there for me to buy?' While it is true that finding your next home may be difficult, it is not impossible. Occupy Offers can help you maximize your asset by selling at the right time and for the highest amount.

Is now the right time for you to make a move? Let us help you create a custom plan for success, even in a low inventory market!

01/01/2022

We hope your New Year will be filled with happiness and joyful moments of celebration!

12/27/2021

Let's continue our conversation about what modern buyers are searching for.

Make your house more attractive to young buyers with these simple steps:

Use up your space

Modern buyers want to feel like they're fully using the space available in their homes - not only to add room but to hang out in it. So changes like those below will surely be attention grabbers:

A patio - Curbs now are being valued as a room per se. Your ordinary garden can turn into a wonderful wet bar or a fireplace, and you'll be sure to increase your home's value.

A dedicated laundry room - It keeps the messy heap of clothing out of the main rooms, it's practical, it's cozy, and it can be done for as little as $1000.

A walk-in pantry/closet - Storage still matters - but new buyers want them at a safe distance from the main rooms; close enough to be practical, detached enough to keep the house clutter-free.
A big, functional garage - Gone are the days where the garage was just a storage room, where you could just gorge with clutter. Modern buyers want it to be as operative and clean-looking as the rest of the house. Clean it, give or throw away old furniture and jumble, then do a full reform.

Open floor, eat-in kitchen - The kitchen has become the reunion space, substituting the traditional dining room. An open floor kitchen will make space open up, giving your house the impression of being bigger; the eat-in will cozy up the room and make it inviting for the whole family.

Updated kitchen and bathroom - Most modern homebuyers do not have the budget to renovate these spaces in full, so they look for homes where they are ready to move in.

Don't go anywhere! There is much more we have to share with you about what the new generation is seeking!

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